Genshin Impact Update 7.2: Release Date, Banners, New Characters, and Locations

Patch 7.2 is very important for history Genshin Impact, as it sees seven kingdoms unite to protect Teyvat and prevent it from resetting. A new area featuring Novokitezhgrad and the Cryo Dragon skeleton will reveal some of the ice kingdom's secrets. This version will feature the first regional banner for Natlan and the release of key characters who have already become popular with the majority of the community: scientist Mitya and commander Valery.

When will Genshin Impact 7.2 be released?

The update will be released November 4 2026 yearsPre-loading will become available in the launcher a couple of days before the release date. Patch files will be available for download in advance to launch the game faster on release day. Once logged in, check your email and claim your 600 Primogems during the technical work.

Developer Stream

The live broadcast with the demonstration of gaming content took place 23 2026 October, the without deviation from update scheduleDuring it, temporary ones were issued. promotional codes for 300 Primogems, valid until 07:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 26:

• Hour of Ruin (click) — ×100 source stones and ×10 magic ore enhancement.
• ExpertMitya (click) — ×100 source stones and ×5 hero experience.
• PhotoTime (click) — ×100 source stones and ×50 mora.

What will be the banners

Version 7.2 will introduce 5⭐ Mitya and 4⭐ Valery, will redeem the damage dealer Zi Bai along with her signature support Linnea, and will also launch the Chronicles of Natlan prayer for the first time.

The first phase

С November 4 (06:00 MSK) November 24 (19:59 MSK) 2026

5⭐ will come out first Mitya (Electro, catalyst), damage dealer from Star Conductor, and will damage Hydro Archon Furinu (Hydro, One-handed)They have an increased chance of dropping 4⭐:

• Valery (Electro, one-handed).
• Rosaria (Cryo, spear).
• Charlotte (Cryo, catalyst).

Of the 5⭐ weapons in the banner, there will be Mitya's signature catalyst. Star Decree and Furina's one-handed sword "The Shine of Still Waters"Of the 4⭐, you're more likely to pick up one-handed sword Shipyard, two-handed sword Raincutter, Rust, spear of the ore prospector's drill, Dawn Frost catalyst.

The second phase

С November 24 (20:00 MSK) 15 December (16:59 MSK) 2026

For the first time, two characters will be brought back from the reaction Lunar crystallization: 5⭐ damage dealer Zi Bai (Geo, one-handed) and support Linnaeus (Geo, shooting)At the same time, their signature weapon will be returned: the one-handed sword. Lightbearing Moonshard support set and the Golden Oath of Ice.

Prayer of the Chronicles of Natlan

С November 24 (20:00 MSK) 15 December (16:59 MSK) 2026

Despite the fact that patch 6.8 had a separate prayer for the Star Conductor and in version 7.4 a rerun of a number of heroes from Liyue is expected, between them in update 7.2 the developers decided to launch for the first time Natlan regional bannerIt has everything except Citlali (Cryo, catalyst) and Archon Mavuiki (Pyro, two-handed):

5⭐ characters	Signature weapon
Varesa (Electro, catalyst)	Vivid Notions
Chaska (Anemo, shooting)	Scarlet Feather of the Star Vulture
Shilonen (Geo, one-handed)	Peak Patrol Song
Mualani (Hydro, catalyst)	Surf's Up
Kinich (Dendro, two-handed)	Fang of the Mountain King
4⭐ characters	4⭐ weapons
Kachina (Geo, pole)	A spear Mountain-Bracing Bolt
Iansan (Electro, pole)	Catalyst Waveriding Whirl
Ororon (Electro, Rifle)	Two-handed Fruitful Hook
Ifa (Anemo, catalyst)	One-handed Strong bone
	Bow Flower-Wreathed Feathers

Counting spins

Source: Uncle Stellar

An approximate calculation has been prepared Uncle StellarThe final value may differ:

• F2P — 13,358 source stones (~83 spins), including 7 event prayers and 15 regular ones.
• Blessing of the Hollow Moon — 17,588 primogems (~107).
• Blessing + Battle Pass — 18 458 (115), to the 7 initial prayers are added 4 from the BP, the standard 15.

The first half will contain the bulk of the rewards:

• first phase - about 64/79/82;
• for the second it will remain in the region of 19/30/34.

New characters

From November 4th to 25th, two new heroes will be in prayer: Engineer Mitya and Major Valery.

Mitya

5⭐ Mitya (Electro, catalyst) - the main damage dealer from Star Guide, which accumulates charges Mayakov From a passing reaction or when using an ultimate. Without constellations, a maximum of 4 charges are accumulated, which are expended during the use of the skill, which has two forms:

• Fast E-shka (Stable Core) - Follows the enemy and deals Electro damage, absorbs all Beacons to create a Star Reaction explosion.
• Long press skill (Overcharged Core) - Increases charge generation speed and strengthens pressed attacks.
• Enhanced with elemental skill sandwiched blows Beacons are used to perform buffed attacks. The number of charges determines how many times Mitya can hit with the enhanced charged attack.
• This talent allows you to convert Superconductor into a Star Analogue, increasing its damage and providing bonus CS.

In certain places in Snezhnaya, Mitya's detection device breaks rocks, which are also removed with a pickaxe.

When you destroy rocks with his detection device, crystals will fall. You can use them in a special shop to purchase an item that affects Mitya's costume: the symbol on his chest and the stone on his back will change from gold to purple.

Valery

4⭐ Valery (Electro, one-handed) — a shield support who is primarily played in a team with Mitya, but can be a complement to another Electro damage dealer. Major accumulates Charge, it is used to enhance the basic attack in order to give a buff to the team from it:

• Enhanced Normal Attack spends the Charge reserve (max 80 units without const), carries out an enhanced attack with buffed damage and issues feathers (15 pieces), increasing the active character's Electro damage depending on Valery's ATK value.
• For skill Gives a shield and stacks Charges.
• С ult Launches projectiles, and as they fall, each Electro attack helps generate the character's key stacks.

When sent on an expedition to Snezhnaya, Valery will bring 25% more resources.

What weapons will appear?

According to lunaris, the only new equipment to appear is Mitya's 5⭐ Signature Catalyst:

• Due to the increased critical damage from the additional stat, it is suitable as a "plug" for damage dealers who need to balance their critical mass.
• This passive is activated by the skill and can accumulate up to 3 levels, increasing the magnitude of its effects: it increases MS for a long time and grants bonus critical damage to the Star Conductor. Stacks are earned by triggering allies' reactions on the field. When the skill is used again by an equipped hero, the accumulated levels are reset.
• May fit Yae Miko, if you don't update her totems often. Mizuki It's also suitable due to the MS buff and the driver position, but don't use it in a team with Star Conductor, as both reactions won't work on the field. If you really want, you can use it on Lisa.

Will there be a new location in Genshin Impact 7.2

The first expansion of Snezhnaya "A land where crystals are like a forest" will be southeast of Snezhnograd. That's where the giant wing is located. Cryo Dragon, near which Ronova activated the Thorn of Punishment.

As Seele says, the card will be a little bigger Permafrost, excluding the underground part of Novokitezhgrad - it looks more like House of the Hesperides or Valley of Fire Feathers.

• Novokitezhgrad - is the largest mining town of Snezhnoye, where a large number of people live elvesRight below it, underground, they mine crescent crystals.

  

  

• Old Kitezhgrad, founded by the White King, is initially located in the Shadow Sphere. Once you complete the chain "Ancient Ballad of the Crystal Stream and Stone Caskets", The Shadow Sphere will disappear, and you will be able to explore the location with a normal group of four heroes.
  
• В Oasis of Heat They brew the best fire water in all of Snezhnaya.
• Also Shirai_Kurokochan mentioned Port Belovodye, covered with a layer of the Shadow Sphere.
• Most cities have rail connections, making it possible to travel by train.
• UTeyvat notes that the last two will be added Cryo Archon statuesWith their help, awaken Blade of Illumination, the Cryo Traveler's Handy Sword, to maximum rank. However, it won't be possible to upgrade the pedestal to level 10, hinting at another expansion in future updates.

Plot and quests

The story will approach its climax, revealing more about the Celestial Order, Snezhnaya's past, and the previously hidden rules of Teyvat. World quests will feature parallel narratives, continuing the story of the White Tsar's courtiers.

Archon missions

Having invested EITR в The Thorn of Punishment in Snezhnaya, Ronov's Shadow of Death activated the remaining Celestia columns and triggered the World of Light's holy ground phenomenon. If they aren't destroyed, Teyvat will reset, and everything will start anew. In the quests "The Hour of Doom" и "Yesterday from the Other Shore" The Queen will convene representatives from all regions to discuss countermeasures. Heavenly order.

In history you will meet the future hero Noah - an elf of the ancient era Hyperborea, who knows a lot about the past of the golden kingdom, which will help in the confrontation. Mitya's living scarf is also associated with this country.

Having completed the fifth and seventh chapters of the seventh volume tasks of the Snow Archons By the end of the version, you'll receive an additional 560 Primogems and resources to level up Mitya to level 60.

World Quests

The secondary quests concern Novokitezhgrad and Old Kitezhgrad. The Kresnikovye Crystals, an important source of Snezhnaya's energy, have for some reason been transformed into Black Crystals of Doom. Now they are not only useless but also dangerous, and someone is controlling them.

In history you can even control Paimon's companionExpect to see heroes like Pavlina, Koschei, Alvis, and other "servants" of the White Tsar. You'll also encounter Valery in some places on the map.

Insiders shared some details:

• Among the NPCs, a woman with light hair and the uniform of the Ordo Favonius was noticed - Frederick, the mother of Jeanne and Barbara. It is not yet known whether she is included in this update and whether she will play a role in the plot (Gen, Uncle Stellar).
• Completing the quest chain will reward you with an icon depicting Duke Alvis's daughter. Trud is a small, pink-haired, red-robed elf. Profile icons are often associated with the key character in the chain (Jelena).
• The girl's design is dominated by red colors, and scarlet crystals also appear on the map. It's likely that Trud is somehow connected to the emerging anomalies and the catastrophe in Kitezhgrad.
• There have been mentions of the Cryo Dragon and the use of its power. The master of the ice element is long dead, but energy continues to be drained from his remains.

Reputation

Two new points will appear meeting placesAs Pathfinder's Lodge or Royal TheatreComplete missions with Danika and Mitya, after which their paths will cross:

• Danika will carry out a "cleansing" in Novokitezhgrad on the orders of the Tsarina.
• Mitya He'll go to the Teplo oasis and help sort out the soil problems. He agreed to do this because of a couple of brownies he's known since childhood.

Secret Orders of the Ice Palace will be supplemented by a second chapter, the reward for which will be Cryo gliderIn one of the missions, you'll see Valery and Mitya in the Armory.

New enemies and creatures

Patch 7.2 will add a variety of enemies, including:

• World Boss Waveholder Werewolf — a large creature resembling a beluga or shark that strikes with a hook. It takes more damage from the Electro element, and Star Shine reduces the rate at which its meter builds up. When the status "circle" under its health fills, it gains a shield with resistance to all elements (except Electro) and increases its attacks.
• Elite Enemy Ice Reflection — a creature resembling a living shard of ice. After exposure to Starlight, it loses its Cryo status and immunity to the element.
• When you win Iron Hedgehog and he will return to his small form, you can catch him for the Teapot of Serenity.

  

  

Game Mode Updates

So far, only the appearance of accessories and additions for non-combat modes has become known.

The crucible of hopelessness

Two guns, the Pyro and the Geo, will be released for exploring the new levels. The Pyro is designed for close-range combat and heals when dealing damage, while the Geo creates a barrier that protects against enemy bullets.

Imaginarium Theater

In the Witches' Lair, there will be challenges for obtaining sprint for two heroines. For Yae Miko They will release an animation of pink tails, and for Xilonen - a trail of yellow rectangles that appears after using the ult.

New photo poses will be added for Ifu, Nefer, Linnea and Arlekino (kuroo).

Sacred Summoning of the Seven

They will add Varka cards, Temple of Space and NPC Zeitlind.

A repertoire of myriad melodies

With the album "Encounter: Rest on a Long Journey," you'll be able to play tracks by Escoffier, Prune, Sandrone, Nicole, Ayato, Clorinda, Nilou, Loen, and Mizuki. Look out for music from Frost Moon. Nilou will also contribute her own score, featuring notes shaped like flowers.

What is known about the events

There will be a standard number of events: two regular ones and one main one related to the storyline.

Total Defense: Repulse

Dates: November 4th to December 15th (entire patch)

To weaken the holy land phenomenon, go to countries with anomalies and participate in three types of confrontations:

• Urgent Rescue - Look for wounded soldiers and deliver them to a safe place, periodically fighting off the monsters.

  

  

• "Air superiority" — Fly as the falcon of the Ordo Favonius and gather intelligence, protecting the skies from threats.

  

  

• Tactical sweep — Due to the influence of the Holy Land phenomenon on the earth's arteries, bosses have appeared in some places. Form a platoon, command your forces, and receive morale boosts.

  

  

Once the threat drops to a certain level, you'll be able to pick up one of eight 4⭐️ characters who were the first to encounter the Traveler in their regions:

• Amber (Pyro, onion).
• Xiangling (Pyro, Spear).
• Tom (Pyro, spear).
• Collei (Dendro, bow).
• Lynette (Anemo, one-handed sword).
• Kachina (Geo, spear).
• Aino (Hydro, Two-handed Sword).
• Alyosha (Electro, spear).

In many ways it's reminiscent of "Offering the Gates of the Three Worlds" in Enkanomia. Activities will unlock gradually as you complete the Archon quests in Update 7.2, but you can skip the quests and start the challenges through Quick Start. The developers said that "All missions in the Warzone are open for a limited time, but content beyond these missions will also be available in future versions.".

Pressure block destruction plan

Dates: November 20 to 30

Two Yumekui-baku from the Aisa Baths have arrived from Inazuma to the resort island of Natlana and are offering a stress-relieving game. Arm yourself with a shotgun and destroy as many cubes as possible.

Chronicle of Frozen Shadows

Dates: from November 27 to December 7

A typical photo event, this time in Snezhnaya. Choose suitable characters, perform the indicated actions, and choose from three frame formats.

A land where crystals are like a forest

Duration: from November 4, 2026 to January 27, 2027.

If you manage to explore the entire new territory within a certain time, you will receive 400 Primogems.

Spilling the arteries of the earth

Dates: December 7th to 14th

For a limited time, the first three uses of 20 units of resin in the arteries of the earth will yield double the amount of Mora and experience books.

Game improvements

This time, several optimizations were shown on the broadcast:

• В Conductor's records We will add a filter by region to make it easier to search for information.
• The Curio tracking feature has been optimized. The minimap will now prioritize tracked resources, rather than randomly displaying them.

  

  

• The mass deletion limit will be increased creatures of eternal ice From 100 to 200. A feature will be added to display designs only from friends.

  

  

• Artifact saving accuracy will be improved: you can use a filter to select an additional stat for each piece of a set. When a fragment with the specified stat drops, it will be automatically blocked. Most likely, you will be able to select no more than 3-4 items (Soul).